Pakatan Harapan (PH) has been accused of relying on fear tactics to sway non‑Malay and non‑Muslim voters ahead of elections. Critics argue PH is warning that a vote for Bersama could empower Perikatan Nasional (PN) and PAS, leading to oppression of minorities.
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However, observers note this mirrors Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s 1999 strategy of scaring voters with PAS. They caution that such narratives may backfire, as many voters now see all parties as similar. Analysts suggest PH’s only defense is warning of vote splits, but fragmented voter groups—especially progressive youth—may reject emotional blackmail and demand genuine reform.
